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Angela Merkel and Li Keqiang, Oct. 30, 2015

China’s Domestic Demand Potential As Big As Ever: Premier Li Keqiang

However, Li Keqiang also says China must improve its approach toward macroeconomic control, while aiming to deliver "quality" growth, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

ECB Tests Show Greek Banks Have Capital Shortfall Of $15.85 Billion

Alpha Bank Branch, Athens, Greece, Oct. 31, 2015

Although the banks are currently being kept afloat by access to money through the eurozone monetary system, there is a rush to get recapitalization completed.

Hollywood Studios Are Self-Censoring Movies To Appease Communist Censors In China, Says US Report

Hoping to placate government leaders in Beijing, U.S. film studios are increasingly willing to alter the political complexion of their movies, a report says.

Despite Reform, High Cost Of Living Puts Many Chinese Off Having A Second Child

China's relaxation of its one-child policy is aimed at boosting the economy, but many citizens say having a second child is simply too costly.

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Pfizer (PFE) - Allergan PLC (AGN) Merger: Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies So Eager To Make Deals?

Deals announced in 2015 in the pharmaceuticals sector are on track to outpace their record-breaking value from 2014.

China's New Five-Year Plan Includes 'Slower But Quality Growth,' Pensions For All, And Easier Foreign Investment

China's upcoming five-year plan, which is to be approved next March, seeks to create a moderately well-off society by 2020, despite economic challenges.

US Senate Passes 2-Year Budget Deal Through March 2017, Averts Government Shutdown And Debt Default

The deal, which was described by Sen. Rand Paul as "the worst of Washington culture," will help avert a government shutdown and debt defaults.

Bank Of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged Despite Waning Inflation, Growth

Earlier on Friday, the central bank had decided to hold back on announcing additional stimulus measures despite weak economic indicators.

As New Speaker Of The House, Will Paul Ryan Affect Entitlement Reforms?

New House Speaker Paul Ryan has long pushed for reforms of Social Security and Medicare, but even in his new role he may not be able to get those changes through Congress.

China Scraps One-Child Policy To Stimulate Consumption And Investment During Economic Slowdown

Experts say allowing another 3 million to 8 million births a year will add 0.5 percent to GDP growth and tackle China's population problem.

Hurricane Sandy Victims Still Reckon With Insurance Underpayments 3 Years After Storm, Long Waits In FEMA Review

After three years, Hurricane Sandy victims pin their hopes on a slow-moving FEMA review in a continued quest for insurance payments.

House Quietly Passes Bill To Thwart Protections For Retirement Savers

Congressional Republicans are looking to thwart efforts by the White House to keep retirement advisers from offering what some call conflicted advice.

Israel Palestine Violence Will Hurt Christmas Winter Travel? Recent Tensions Stir Concern Among Already-Hurting Tourism Sector

Stabbings in the last month have led to at least seven Israeli deaths, many of them in the old city of Jerusalem, a hub for tourists.

US Q3 Economic Growth: GDP Increased By 1.5%, A Significant Drop From 3.9% Gain In Second Quarter

Hit by a downturn in investments and a slowdown in exports, U.S. growth declined significantly in the July-September period.

Europe Stocks And US Stock Futures Down, Asian Stocks Mixed, As US Fed Hints At December Rate Hike

European markets fall amid a slew of weak earnings while Asian markets stayed mixed following hints of a possible increase in interest rates by the U.S. Fed in December.

Angela Merkel China Visit: German Leader's 2-Day Trip Aimed At Bolstering Trade Ties

Angela Merkel's eighth trip to China in her capacity as the chancellor is aimed at expanding trade relations with the world’s second-largest economy.

US Q3 GDP Data Likely To Show Sharp Drop In Economic Growth

The GDP data, to be released at 8:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, is likely to show a sharp decline over the second quarter, when the economy registered a brisk 3.9 percent growth.

Thailand Leader Prayut Says He May Stay In Power If Protests Disrupt Return To Democracy

The government has approved a 20-month plan to write and ratify a new constitution and hold elections.

Fed Rate Hike: Three Things We Learned From The October Fed Meeting

A Federal Reserve committee chose Wednesday to once again keep benchmark interest rates at historic lows -- but may be considering a December rate hike.

Fed Rate Hike: Yellen Maintains Near-Zero Interest Rate

The stage was set by a disappointing September jobs report and the manufacturing sector falling short of expectations.

Prison Reform 2015: Amid US Inmate Release, Employers Wary Of Lawsuits From Job Applicant Criminal Record Legislation

As 'ban the box' measures are passed into law, U.S. employers are wary of lawsuits they fear the legislative changes may prompt.

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Fed Disagreement Over Rate Hike’s Timing Puts Yellen In Difficult Position

The Federal Reserve will have one more chance of a rate liftoff this year — but not everyone is on board with Janet Yellen's position.

Nigeria's Economy In State Of 'National Emergency'? Chairman Of Nigerian Conglomerate Honeywell Laments Unbalanced Budget

The chairman of Nigerian conglomerate Honeywell Group said Tuesday Africa’s biggest economy is in a state of “national emergency.”

Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Scandal Update 2015: Spain Opens Criminal Probe Against German Automaker Over Defeat Device

Nearly 700,000 cars in Spain have been affected by the Volkswagen group's trickery.

Is China's Manufacturing Sector Recovering? Slight Increase Seen After Stimulus

Two new polls show a slight increase in China's manufacturing sector in October after concerns had mounted that the world's second largest economy still hadn't bottomed out.

Transfield Denies Abuse In Australian Refugee Camps In Pacific Islands, Plans To Extend Contract

The Australian company that helps run refugee camps on two Pacific islands is in talks for a 5-year, $1.9 billion contract.

China Consumer Sentiment Sputters To Record Low In October, Report Says

China's consumer sentiment plunged in October as households curbed spending, worried by recent discouraging economic data, according to a new survey.

Indonesian President Widodo Calls For 'Restraint' In South China Sea As US Warship USS Lassen Tests China Claim

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is visiting the United States, did not refer directly to the USS Lassen's foray into waters claimed by China.

On Eve Of Michelle Obama, Prince Harry Visit, Janitors At Fort Belvoir Military Base Strike Over 'Drastic' Cuts In Hours

Ahead of a visit from Michelle Obama, janitors at a Virginia army base walked off their jobs, saying managers unjustly cut hours.

South Africa Economy: President Zuma Blames Financial Woes On Global Slowdown, Calls Economic Targets 'A Serious Struggle'

“Certainly, you can’t say when the economy is not growing that your original plan will be implemented as they were,” President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday.

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